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Dishwashers

Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment, or utensils.

What you’d do

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
  • Sweep or scrub floors.
  • Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
  • Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
  • Transfer supplies or equipment between storage and work areas, by hand or using hand trucks.

Skills that matter

  • Operation and Control
  • Coordination
  • Active Listening
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring

How to get there

Little to some preparation: usually a high school diploma or GED, though some jobs do not need one

Also called

  • Busser
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Steward
  • Steward
  • Dish Machine Operator (DMO)
  • Dish Room Worker

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